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Research Symposium Day

The mission of the annual Physician-Scientist Research Symposium at UC San Diego is to foster a vibrant community of physician-scientists at every stage of their career. Each year, we highlight a fresh, relevant theme to spark engaging discussions and foster communication around biomedical science and career development. In this way, the symposium builds a strong, supportive network, showcases cutting-edge science and celebrates both the challenges and the achievements that define this unique career path.

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2026 Symposium Information

Pivot: The Art of Navigating Challenges in a Scientific Career
April 9  |   Noon - 6:30 p.m.   |   Moores Cancer Center


Featuring

Faculty Panel

Keynote Speaker
Barbara Jung, MD
Christopher Glass, MD, Phd
Evan Snyder, MD, PhD		 Catriona Jamieson, MD, PhD Poster Session and
Networking Reception

1:00-2:00 p.m.

3:30 - 4:30 p.m.

4:30 - 6:30 p.m.

 

 

 

logos of sponsors for the event

 

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Committee Members

Ellen Wang

Ellen Wang
PhD II Student

Min Jun Li

Min Jun Li
PhD II Student

Anna Tifrea

Anna Tifrea
PhD II Student

Dina Rabadi

Dina Rabadi
MS I Student

Celina Nguyen

Celina Nguyen
PhD V+ Student

Michael Lam, MD

Michael Lam, MD
MSTP Assistant Director

Jennifer Chousal, MD, PhD

Jennifer Chousal, MD, PhD
MSTP Alumni 2022

Foxy Robinson

Foxy Robinson
PhD I Student

Brett Taylor

Brett Taylor
PhD IV Student

Hunter Gage

Hunter Gage
PhD III Student

Lucas Patel

Lucas Patel
PhD III Student

Previous Keynote Speakers 

Isabel Newton (2025)

Louise Laurent (2024)

Amalio Telenti (2019)

 Catriona Jamieson (2017)

2025 Cheng Family of Singapore Endowed Innovation Research Awardess

Brett Taylor

Meet Brett Taylor and learn about his potentially life-saving work in glioblastoma research

Listen to Brett's Story

Genevieve Curtin

Meet Genevieve Curtin and learn about her research on how Down syndrome affects brain immune cells and neuron health.

Listen to Genevieve's story

Celina Nguyen

Meet Celina Nguyen and learn about the work she’s conducting on the function of MEF2C, a gene associated with autism spectrum disorder.

Listen to Celina's story

James Deng

Meet James Deng and learn about his research on astrocytes, and how changes in them might explain neurodevelopmental disorders and conditions.

Listen to James' story